Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Who:  Food & drink reporters, macaroni and cheese lovers, cheese fanatics, and anyone else looking to celebrate one of their favorite dishes.  

What:  The main attraction is the macaroni and cheese, with over 30+ restaurants and chefs bringing their tasty and cheesiest creations to the Fields.  Both days from 11am to 6pm, guests will be able to taste samples of the mac & cheese creations, along with a Beer Tent featuring a variety of fresh brews, a game area for kids and adults, a Demonstration Tent sponsored by American Beauty® Pasta featuring local chefs cooking up their versions of the dish, plus live music to dance the afternoons away.  Home chefs and kids alike can put their own twists on the classic dish at the Home Chef S'Mac Down.  

Mac & Cheese lovers can get in early with a ticket special on National Mac & Cheese Day, Sunday, July 14 and running through August 1. On Mac & Cheese Day, you can get early bird special pricing of only $5. Regular general admission tickets will be $15 per day and $75 VIP tickets, which includes access to the VIP Lounge, private bathrooms, and food and drink tickets.  To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.macandcheeesefestaz.com.  The Mac & Cheese Fest is fun for the whole family, kids ages 5-12 are $5 and kids 4 and up are free all weekend long.  

When:The 3rdannual Macaroni & Cheese Fest is Saturday, November 16 & Sunday, November 17, 11am-6pm daily. Special ticket pricing (only $5)will be available starting on National Macaroni & Cheese Day, Sunday, July 14.  

Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

              7555 N. Pima Rd. 

              Scottsdale, AZ 85258